Simon Mayr
German composer
Born on: June 14, 1763Died on: December 2, 1845
Aged: 82 years 171 days (989 months)
Birth Sign: Gemini
Johann(es) Simon Mayr, also known in Italian as Giovanni Simone Mayr or Simone Mayr, was a German composer. His music reflects the transition from the Classical to the Romantic musical era.
In 1805 he founded the Bergamo Conservatory. He was an early inspiration to Rossini and Meyerbeer and taught and advocated for Donizetti.
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